Towards Asian Games 2026: Uzbekistan U-23 national team begins training camp

The Uzbekistan U-23 national team began its latest training camp on September 1st at the National Football Center in the capital. According to the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) press service, head coach Ravshan Khaydarov has announced an expanded squad ahead of the upcoming continental championship.

Trip to China and friendly match
Our Olympians, who are preparing seriously for the Asian Games hosted by Japan, will undergo an international test before the tournament begins. According to the plan, our representatives will play an important friendly match away against the China U-23 national team on September 10th.
Uzbekistan U-23: Asian Games 2026 group stage schedule
Date | Match / Opponents | Tournament stage |
September 10 | China U-23 — Uzbekistan U-23 | International friendly (away) |
September 15 | Uzbekistan U-23 — Philippines U-23 | Asian Games 2026, Matchday 1 |
September 18 | Kuwait U-23 — Uzbekistan U-23 | Asian Games 2026, Matchday 2 |
September 22 | Uzbekistan U-23 — Vietnam U-23 | Asian Games 2026, Matchday 3 |
The task facing Ravshan Khaydarov's charges
After the local camp and the test match in China, the team will head directly to Japan. In the group stage, our national team will compete against the Philippines, Kuwait, and Vietnam, fighting for a playoff spot and top honors at the Asian Games.
Do you think the Uzbekistan U-23 team, led by Ravshan Khaydarov, can win the championship title at the Asian Games in Japan?
Leave your predictions and wishes in the comments and share this schedule with fellow Uzbek football fans!
























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